Pathworks for DOS Microsoft Windows Support Guide Aug91

This document, the "PATHWORKS for DOS Microsoft Windows Support Guide" (August 1991, for PATHWORKS for DOS Version 4.1), serves as a comprehensive manual for installing, configuring, and using Digital Equipment Corporation's PATHWORKS for DOS software within the Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 environment.

The guide details how this support software enhances network capabilities from within Windows by providing:

• A VT320 terminal emulator for accessing VMS or ULTRIX host systems, supporting both asynchronous and network (DECnet, TCP/IP) communications.
• A Windows network driver for managing file and disk services, including virtual mode support for DECnet in Windows 386 Enhanced Mode.
• DECnet network utilities like Network File Transfer (NFT) for transferring files between PCs and network accounts, and File Access Listener (FAL) for enabling other users to access local PC files.
• Specific printer, mouse, and keyboard drivers (e.g., Digital DEPCA mouse, Digital LK250 keyboard) that integrate with Windows.
• Program Information Files (PIFs) for running networked applications and software libraries for developing Windows network applications.

The manual provides step-by-step instructions across various aspects, including:

• Setting up the Windows environment: Prerequisite installations, using the WIN3SETU utility, connecting to file, disk, and printer services, and configuring for remote boot or non-Windows applications.
• Network printer connections: Locating and installing Digital printer drivers, and setting up printer options within Windows.
• Using the VT320 terminal emulator: Detailed setup and customization of its environment, defining host systems and nodes (DECnet, LAT, TCP/IP TELNET), and managing multiple sessions.
• File transfers: Comprehensive guidance on using NFT and FAL for copying, viewing, and managing files across the network, including drag-and-drop functionality.
• Troubleshooting: Explanations and user actions for common system messages encountered when using PATHWORKS Windows support components.
• Keyboard mappings: An appendix detailing how to use various PC keyboards (LK250, IBM) with the VT320 emulator.

The guide is intended for Microsoft Windows users who want to leverage PATHWORKS for DOS networking features seamlessly within their Windows environment.